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The Franklin Times AX AI?TEK1ISIX6 ?EIMDM THAT BB13G4 HKSIXTS A.F. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION - . ? -1 SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 Per Year VOLUMN LX. - LOUISBURO, N. Ot, FRIDAY, AUG. 23RD, 1929 (8 Pager) NUMBER 27 BIG REDUCTIONS IN TAX RATES General County Kate Gets Small Re duction, Township and District Kates Greatly Reduced. At a meeting ot the Board of Coun ty Commissioners held on Tuesday tbe tax levy for the year 1929 was made. From the figures it will be seen that the general County school tax rate was reduced 10 cants, while the entire general County tax was re duced 2 cents from last year. The reason that the general County levy did not get a greater reduction was because of the . Debt Service fund having'to take care of some serial bonds that become due the coming year necessitating an Increase in this item over last year. The reductions in Special school district taxes will be seen to vary from 10 cents In Youngsvllle to 28 cents in Bunn. The reductions will at erage a neat saving to the tax pay ers of each district. - The township road funds also have a big share in the reductions, which will represent a great saving to the tax payers of the County. The rates levied this year are as follOWU' ' i . . General fund 12 j Poor fund 6 Health _ 3 Bridge ' ? Debt Service 22 School Current Expense 52 School Capital Outlay 8 School Debt Service 10 This makes a total County rate ot 51.18. 6 TOWNSHIP ROADS Debt Service Maintenance! Dunns Harris Y'cungsville 2 43 6 31 . 42 19 Franklinton 1 16 Hayesville 45 32 Sandy Creek 17 34 27 Gold Mtno -. 32 Cedar Rock 2 Cvpreaa Creek 34 28 Li uisburg p SPECIAL 10 SCHOOLS 17 The Special School District tax rates for this year will be as follows: Bunn 22 cents. ~ ~ ,~" Youngsvllle 40 cents. Franklinton 39 cents. Epsom 34 cents. Cold Sand 28 cent*. Cedar Rock-Cypress Creek 26 cents. Ingleslde 16 cents. Maplevllle 25 cents. Loulsburg 62 cents. A good portion of these reductions -ere due mainly to the state funds pro vided for distribution to the school and road funds. Yet the Board of Commissioners are to be commended for the untiring efforts they have put forth toward holding down the ex penses of the County to a point where these reductions could be made. As a matter of comparison we are giving the tax rate adopted for 1928 as follows: COUNTY Schools - 80 Bridge 4 Debt Service 13 General Purpose 15 Poor 6 Health 3 11.30 ' ROADS Maintenance 24 i 33 72 36 <2 e 21 12 ? 15 72 31 46 30 1.07 35 26 27 61 18 25 18 Dunns Harris Youngsvllle Franklinton Ilayesvllle Sandy Creek Lold Mine Cedar Rock Cypress Creek Loulsburg SPECIAL SCHOOLS Bunn 60 cents. . Youngsvllle 60 cents. Franklinton 60 cents. Hayegvllle 60 cents. Oold Sand 60 cents. Cedar Rock-Cypress Creek 60 cents. Loulsburg 75 cents. Cedar Rock Special 26 cents. Ingleslde 20 cents. Mapleville 30 cents. LEAF PRICES ADVANCE ON BORDER XARKETS Fairmont, August 19.?A sharp ad ranee In the price o| tobacco was re ported on all the border markets to r . . . - - - - - - Li.t. ewttft ;ay. At Fairmont grades which sold ,'UJ. At ast week at twelve to fourteen dol ars sold for eighteen to twenty dol ars. Grades which last week brought wenty-flve to thirty dollars' today nld for thirty to thirty-eight dolsars. kme of the better grades sold to lay as high as fifty to seventy-five Injur*. -Estimated sales'"here today vere a half million pounds at an av irage of 19-60 per hundred pounds. NO COURT NEXT WEIR wing to the small docket and the ?lng dt crops It has been decided the regular Augnst term of iklln Superior Court will not en# oh Monday, August, 39th, as duled, but will coftrene on Mon Seritember *3ud. This being n weeks cfril term only ths last : will be MR. JOSEPH. JOHN ALLEN HEAD The announcement of the death of Mr. Joseph John Allen which occurred at Park Vie* hospital. Rocky Mount, early Tuesday afternoon, brought a deep sorrow to his many friends and associates In Louisburg and Franklin County. Mr Allen was 82 years old end had been quite 111 for several weeks. He was twice married, first to Miss Annie Wilcox, of Warren^coun ty, from which union there are two sons, Messrs Leslie Allen, of Spartan burg, S. C.. and T. K. Alien, of near louisburg. His second marriage was to Miss Helen Alston of Halifax County. He Is survived by his wife and two sons. * . , Mr. Allen was a most wonderful man, possessing an exceptionally bi llliant mind, and a memory such as Is seldom seen.' He had won the reputation of America's champion speller and had defended it well, in his later years he could spell any word in the old blue back spelling book and tell Its exact location. He could spell any word given him, tell la- meaning and Its derivation and could read Latin that stumped the higher professors. It was easy for him to repeat the lord's prayer in Greek or Latin. Only a few years ago he attended a Commencement at Washington an(d Leei University at, I.oxlngton, Va.r where he graduated,| where he was received with hlghj honors and much enthusiasm. At his, graduation In 1870 he was a guest at dinner of General and Mrs. R. E. Lee and received from them their photi graphs and signatures. He was an old Confederate Veteran, of which honor he was proud. He served his State well In Those trying days and lived through the recon struction with unhampered enthusi asm for the righteousness of the Southern Cause. Untill the past year Mr. Allen attended each of the an nual reunions re-establishing hta1 y aity to his comrades. He took great pleasure In being able to call ?ro? memory the original roll of the Com pany with which He left home tor the front ^ He^ was a halt originator of the Stars and Bars of the confederate flag. _.^h_ ~ By profession he was a * " Many of North Carolina's leading men -can took hack with satisfaction^ the time they spent under his tutor age realizing, his wonderful ability to impart real knowledge to his stu ? ?- ? 1 From practice he was a planter maintaining his home about six^ miles northeast of Louisburg. where he provided well for himself and family, ar.d where hospitality was always In abundance. A visit to his home made one realize more fully the value of a hsppy home. His home life was ideal, tender kind, loving and devote^ He was a neighbor that was alway loved and appreciated. He wa?ihon est fearless and straightforward, taking an active part in the progress of hie county and State. The deceased was ? me? . Bendy Creek Maqpnlc Lodge No. 186. and was a worthy member of choseh fraternity. . .. to The remains were brought to louisburg Tuesday '".rnoon and funeral services were held^ from the Baptist church on Wednesday ?*{** noon at 4 o'clock conducted by Bishop J B. Cheshire, of Raleigh and toe Interment was made at Oaklawn cem eterv with Masonic honors. The basket draped In to. Btor.and Rars. the Confederate flag, waa borne hv the following pall ^e"r?T,L p" Ferry M. 8 Clifton, John W. Per due. A. W. Green. Drs. A. H. Flem ing and D. T. Smlthwick. Large numbers of friends and rel atlves attended both ??vv^es and the floral tributes waa especially pretty nnd In great quantities. The bereaved family baa the deep est sympathy of hosts of friends throughout the State. FAMILY. BE UNION Cedar Rock, Aug. 20.?The home of Mrs O. M. Collins was never more attractive and inviting as last Thurs day when the first Oil 11am reunion was celebrated there, it being the old Ollllam home. It was about 12: SO o'clock before the family assembled. Until this hour music, games, fruits and talking were greatly enjoyed. The next f eature was that of a beautiful dinner mhtch was spread under the oak trees. When all had taken their places Mr. W. R. Fulghum returned thanks. Later In the afternoon Mrs. W. B. Gordon and Mrs Colllhs served the crowd to delicious ice cream and cake. Last, but not least a number 'of large water-mellons were cut and soon disposed of. There were forty three members of the family present to enjoy this hap ry reunion. THANKS We ta)ie this means of expressing our many thanks and appreciation for the great kindness and sympathy showfi us by friends and love dhes through the sickness of our loving sen and brother, Zollle C. Rodgers. MRS. Z. RICHARDS. . Mr. B. C. Perry, Jr, left Tuesday for an automobile trip through Wee tern North' Carolina. M* X. J. EATON DIED SATURDAY The Funeral services of Mr W. T. J. Eaton, who died on Saturday night at his home about three miles east of Frankllnton, were held from his home on Sunday afternoon, August 18, at four o'clock and were conduct ed by Rev E. H. Davis, Pastor of the Zebulon Methodist Church, and Rev. K. F. Duvall, Pastor of Ebeneeza Methodist Church. Special hymns, including "Goodnight Beloved", "Old Hugged Cross," "Asleep in Jesus," and "Safe In the Arms <lf Jesus", were tenderly and beautifully rendered by the Franklinton Choir. IntermeifY was made In Falrview Cemetery at Frankllnton, Mr. Eaton, who had been 111 for only a short time, died In his sixty-third year, the date of his birth being Oct. 15, 1866. The active pall-bearers were Mes srs. A. T. Mitchiner, H. F. Fuller, O. L. Cooke, W. F. Mitchiner, R. A. Pearce, and J. B. Yarborough. The following were Honorary pall bearers: Messrs. J. H. Wilder, N. M. Perry, Joe Cheatham, Willie Perry, G C. Mitchiner, H. M. Cook, J. W. Weaver, R. H. Davis, -H. H. Perry, J. A. Hodges, and Dr.C. H. Banks. The services were attended by a targe crowd of relatives and friends who gathered to pay their last tribute of love and esteem to a faithful and tiue fileud. The floral tribute was especially p: etty and extensive bespeaking the love of the bereaved ones for the de ceased. Besides his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Sarah Adelia Cur-1 tis, of Virginia, Mr. Eaton leaves sev en children, William A., John R., Ira S. Sara Wood, and Janet Elizabeth, all of Franklin, Mrs. Maylon Temple, cf Zebulon, and Preston G. Eaton, of Henderson. Mr. Eaton was a decendant of the late William Ataway Eaton, of Gran ville County, and Otelia Johnhon, of Franklin. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of Louisburg, and lived a consecrated Christian life. Mr. Eaton was one of Franklin County's most popular" and prominent citizens. Strong In his convictions, and progressive In his Ideas, he con tributed much to the forward move ments-of his community, county, and State. He was always loyal, and trustworthy, enjoying the greatest confidence and esteem of his fellow men. In his home life he was pa tient, considerate, devote^; and to Ms neighbors he was a most valua I:e and tender friend. In "his going, bis family has lost a most loving and kindly husband and father, and those who knew him, a most worthy and valuable friend and companion. He 1 as left to them a most valuable heri tage In the life he has spent amonc them. The sympathy of the entire county is extended the bereaved family and friends. OFFICES HOW OPEN" Dr. E. 8. Green is announcing in this issue that he has tally equipped his offices over Boddte Drag Store and is now t*eady to pull or fill your teeth, or* otherwise serve you. Read his announcement. RE VITAL AT POPLAR SPRINGS Revival week begins at Piplar Springs, Sunday August 26th and continues throughout the week. There will be two sermons daily?8:00 c'clock in the afternoon, and 8:00 in the evening. Rev. J. F. Roach will do thp preaching. Everybody is cordial ly Invited to come, and help us have a great revival by giving praise to Ood through songs, prayers and preaching. Dont forget the date, and don't forget to come. Say with us, "Send a Revival O. Lord, today and let it begin in me." NORTH CAROLINA'S PROGRESS RECOGNIZED Recognising the constantly growing importance of North Carolina, C. J. Briefer, Assistant Vice-President of the New York Central Lines, has ap pointed T. H. Wllilngs General Agent of the Freight Department, with head quarters at Winston-Salem, North Carolina, effective September 1st' Such has teen the tremendous In. crease in frfetght traffic throughout this southern territory, that the es tablishment of headquarters at Win. eton-Salem was deemed advisable as a logical point tor covering this en. terprlslng section. "I have traveled through the south," said Mr. Brieter, "and anyone who visits this section is obliged to recog nise Its Increasing Importance in the affairs of the nation. I realise, t?o that Winston-Salem offers exceptional opportunities in covering a territory that Is rich In resources, and feel that wc have made a wise selection in this locality." Mr. Wllilngs comes to Winston. Salem with a wide experience in the south in railroad work. He has ser ved with the New York Central Lines since 1*16 In various caplclties in representative offices through the south. He is being transferred from Atlanta, Georgia, where he has en Joyed the aoqualntaaee anil friendship of many influential men and women throughout the territory. Subscribe to The Franklin Times tl.M Par Year In Advance. ALL CHILDREN SHOULD BE IN SCHOOL SEPT. 2ND School will opeh on Monday-Sept. 2 at the regular hour In the morning 8:45 and will continue through the iegular school day. Class work will begin at once and children who are absent that day will be one day be hind ttyise who are present. It Is the desire of the entire school staff that all children be present the open ing day. Book lists will be ready by Wed nesday-August 28, and It is urged that jus far as possible children be supplied ' With the necessary books and In structional materials; we want work to begin the first-hour of the first day. Books may be purchased at school or any place that suits the patron: they will be sold at retail prices fixed by the State Department -of Educa tion, and at school will be sold strict ly for cash to every one. We have no time to keep charge accounts and besides we have no money with which to conduct a credit business. Books sre sold at school for the convenience ?of patrons and to save money for the patrons; please do not ask fQr;credit; we can not grant it. That the Bchool may give ht least a dollar's worth of schooling for each dollar expended, we urge ?the patrons and aH-friends of educa tion to cooperate withus to bring this desirable situation about. If we ate not doing things right, please come and see us about it; we wel come constructive criticism if given in a friendly spirit. We are respon sible for the results, and must of necessity have a pretty free-hand, in the matters of internal control of the pchool. Visit the school; meet the teacher jof your children; tell her that you want to help her; she will work al|; the harder for your child. * YOUXGSYILLE CITY SCHOOL OPENING August thirtieth, the Youngsville | High fiutl HI em f ii t?i r v School will open. At this time all students are urged to be present at the school house to be classified, to be informed about books to be bought, and to re ceive the. lesson assignments for Monday, September second, which v ill be the first day of real school work. On Friday evening of August thirtieth at eight o'clock the formal opening of the school will take place. Dr. D. B. Bryan, Dean of Wake For est College will be the speaker of this occasion, and will bring some thing of real interest to everyone who will hear him at this time. The School Administration urges that ev eryone interested in any way in the welfare of the school, who can pos sibly do so, be present at this time. After the address there will be a rfcort, informal, get-acquainted social sponsored by the P. T. A, of the com munity. The following is a list of the teach ers and their home addresses: Prin cipal, E. T. Parham, Heodersonville, R C.; B. M. Crawford, Eure, N. C.; Misses Kate. Bullard, Raleigh. N. C . and Virginia Perkins, Greenville, N. C., for the Elementary School: Misses Jessamine Oldham, Burlington,, Mil dred Stuart. Henderson, Effle Thar ington, Youngsville. Florence Spain. Middleburg, Magdaltne Bobblt, Cas talla, Frances Reagan, Youngsville, Bertha Beach, Clinton, and Mrs. Ma mie Winston, Youngsville. HAIL DOES GREAT DAMAGE During the storms that visited this section Monday afternoon hail did great damage in the northern portion or the County. Reports reach here show that the path of the hall was about a mile wide at Moulton and considerable damage was done all csops in that section and from there on up to Epsom. One planter re ports the loss of at least ten barns of tobacco and says a neighbor lost fully fifteen barns. The money loss is Impossible to estimate. BIRTHDAY PARTY A delightful birthday party was| celebrated Wednesday, August 21st when Dorothy White Herman enter-1 talned anumber of her friends on| her ninth birthday. At the stroke of three-thirty o'clock, the guests had all arrived and games began to be played. An hour of games and contests took place and at four-thirty, the guests were all as sembled In the glnnlnf-room, where Ice cream and cake were served. Dorothy received a large number of nice presents. The guests departed nil declaring that they had spent anl enjoyable hour and wishing Dorothy | nany more happy birthdays. Those present at the party were: | Eleanor, Glenn, and Joe Macon Beas ley. Hugh Dosher, Dayton and Sarah Htrdwtck, Elisabeth Hudson, Lena end Louise Johnson, Hilda Marie Prince: Billte and James White, Dor othy, Freddie Lee, George, Margie and Virginia Herman. Richard and Martha Yarborough returned Tuesday from Morehead City, where they have been visiting with Mrs. T. W. Blckett, Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Blckett and little Frances Blckett at the Atlantic Hotel RECORDERS COURT TO CO> Vl?NE >EXT MOXDAY Because of Franklin Superior Court not convening until Monday, September 2nd, 1929, Judge J. L. Palmer announced . Monday that Franklin Recorders Court will hold session on Monday, August 26th. Mr. C. Hill Yarborough, who has been prosecuting the docket In the Record eis court in the absence of Capt. E. F. Griffin, who is in u^mp, has been making a most excellent prosecutor and has been ably representing the State, indicating a splendid ability in his chosen profession. Quite a num ber of cases were disposed of, the docket being as follows: State vs Marvin Patton, carrying concealed weapon, called and con tinued. State vs W. D. Fulter, bad check, guilty, fined $50 and costs, appeal. State vs R. R. RadfoTd, bad check guilty, prayer for judgment continued. State Hugh Williams, distilling guilty possession of outfit 4 months on roads, Commissioners to hire out State vs Jake Lance, aiding and abetting in distilling, not guilty. State vs P. A. Wood, bad check, pleads nolo contendere, prayer ifr judgment continued. State vs Percy Bright operating antomoblle intoxicated, guilty, 4 thofit&a oh?reaasrra be wsponaea upon payments of costs. State vs Iola Perry, unlawful pos sesion of whiskey, called and. contin ued. State vs Wade Baraette, operating automobile intoxicated called and continued. State vs Vance Med 11 n. assault with, deadly weapon, continued under for mer order. State vs Bryant Martin, assault with deadly weapon, continued. State vs Jim Moore, assault with deadly weapoh, disorderly conduct, guilty, 12 months on roads. State vs Nick Gupton, bad check, continued. State vs Billy Brodie, Harvey. Moore, affray, guilty, Judgment sus pended upon payment of costs. State vs B. R. Radtor&.MlAi&esi'ii. not guilty. State vs W. D. Fuller, bad check, guilty, fined $50 and costs, appeal. State vs Henry Hayes, assault, guil ty, prayer for. Judgeiient continued. State vs John JoTIyT unlawful" pos session of whiskey, guilty, 4 months on roads. Commissioners to hire out. State vs Willie Murray, unlawful pessession of whiskey^ pleads guilty, prayer for judqment continued upon payment of costs. SERVICES SUNDAY Rer. Dani?l Jjine, pastor of the Loulsburg Methodist Church, who was called to Newberne last Sunday to be at the bedside of his brother who was critically 111, In a t el ear am to the TIMES states that his brother Is much better, and that he will re turn to Loulsburg to conduct senrjree Sunday at the usual hours. His morn ing subject will be "What Remains." and his evening subject will be "Real Life." All are Invited to attend each of these services. PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION TO XEE1 Mrs. A. W. Person , President of the Parent-Teacher Association of W. R. Mills School, announces that the Association will hold It first meeting for this school year In the audltorl us of the W. R. Mills school building on Thursday afternoon, August 29th, st 3:30 o'clock. BILLY RICHARD ROWE DEAD On Saturday July 27, 1929 the death angel came Into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rowe, and took away I their little son Richard. Richard was born December 5, 19 21 and died July 27, 1929. He was sick only a few days. Richard was cheerful and playfull, and had a swset disposition. Ail who knew him loved him, for he had a word and smile to greet each aad every one. Richard was a flower to their home, and by, some reason God has taken him from us, where pain and sorrow will not come to him. We know he Is' not dead for he Is asleep In heaven where the beautiful angels gather. He was sincere In every walk of life together with a love tor his ft lends and playmates. Richard Is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrj. Herbert Rowe, four sis ters who are living, Juanlta Annie Mae, and Pegion, also two brothers Brantley and Eugene Rowe. The funeral services were held from the home on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Denton pastor of Cieir church and the Interment was made In the little family cemetery in the corner of the yard, he being the first to be buried there. The Pallbearers were C. E. Bobbltt, 0. B. Ball, Johnny Shea^ln, and clar ence Wood. Kind and fender expres sion of love and sympathy was shewn ty the many friends In attendance He will be long remembered by his many friends. The floral tribute was profuse and beautiful and oerrted by his little friends and relatives The bereaved family has the ptthy of the entire community. ALt AMONG THE VISITORS HOME IOC KNOW AHII SOME lOO 1)0 NOT KNOW. Pergonal Items jliwal Polka And Their Friends Wi.n Travel Hare And There. Supt. E. C. Perry visited Hender son Tuesday. - ? ? Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Yarborough vis ited Raieigh Tuesday. see Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Perry visited Rocky Mount Tuesday. ere Miss Ruth Early returned this week from a visit to Greensboro. ere Mr. J. W. Mustian, of Manson, was a visitor to Louisburg Tuesday. e e e Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Perry paid Ral. eigh a professional visit Monday. eve ? Miss Pauline Lucas, of Plymouth, is visiting Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Perry, e e e Miss Corrinne Pitt, of Rocky Mounts is the guest of Miss Lucy Timberiake. e e e Mr. D.? P Me fluffy, nf UniutoiM - was a visitor to Louisburg yerterday. e e r ? Miss Genevieve Macon, of Rocky Mount, is visiting Miss Helen Smith wick. e e e Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Meade and Miss Alice Smith-spent Monday in Rich Mrs. B. B. Massenburg and children of Greensboro, are visiting Mrs. Eva Perry. ? t Miss Msry*:r?feencer and Miss Ade laide Johnson spent Sunday at Black s'.one, Va. * * * - Mr. Wilmot Brown and family of Hamlet, were visitors to Louisburg this week. 4= Mr. George P. Foster, of Akron. Ohio, is visiting his people near Louisburg. ? Dr H. H. Johnson and family will return from Massachusetts Saturday, August 24th. ? ? ? Mr. F M. Fuller left Friday for Portsmouth, Va., for treatment at the Navy hospital. ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. Frances Yates of Mon treal. Canada, are visiting his mother, Mrs. Jennie Yates. ? ? ? Mr. J. L. Baker returned this week from his vacation, which he spent In the nothern cities. wee Mrs. J. B. Jones and daughter, Miss Lucy Plummer, of Henderson, visited Lmlaburg this week. see Mrs. Lt S. Bryan and children visit ed her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Taylor, the past week. e e e Mr. George Griffin returned Satur day -frcra Fam'lco B?>ch, whero he aticndrd a lease party e e ? Mrs. C. A. Rag land and satir, Ar thur and George, spent the past wash end at Wrlghtsville Beach. * e a Mrs. E. M. Lewis and daughter, Margaret, of Petersburg, Va., are vis iting Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Wails, e ? ? Misses Marie Meade and Louise Johnson have returned home after spending several weeks in Richmond, e e ? Mrs. James Lyon, of High Point, and Mrs. Bruce Hodges, of Greens boro, are visiting Miss Ruth Early, see Miss Anna Gray Watson was taken to Raleigh Friday for an operation for appendicitis. She is improving nicely. see Messrs. Clyde Collier, Drewry Bat chelor and William Matthews spent Sunday at Forte Bragg with Battery B boys. e e e Mr. Davis Griffin, of Easley, S. C, Is visiting his slaters, Mrs. Jennie Yates, Mrs. W. J. Strckland and Mrs. J. R. Jones. v e e e Mr. and Mrs Marshall Davie and three children from Richmond are visiting friends and relatives In and near Louisburg. see Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Taylor sad Frances and John Ray Taylor, of Lansdowne, Peon., who have been visiting Mrs. C. C. Hudson, returned home Saturday. see Mr. J. B. Cheatham. Superintendent of the Western Union Telephone and Telegraph Co., who ta visiting hie daughter. Mtas Elisabeth Cheatham, at Frankllaton. spent Tuesday ta Loulsbarg playing golf. e e e Miss Mary White Nash Joined n party composed of Hhi Holmes, of Franklin ton, Mb Watklns, of Ape*. Miss Nancy of Durham, Saturday to take an an tomoblle trip through the Valler ?* Virginia to Washington City.